Branding device ink feed



April 26, 1932.

H. H. MCKEE BRANDING DEVICE INK FEED Filed sept. 15, '1951 2 Sheets-Sheet l EIS 910 1 "Ill lYaffyMS-'e INVENTOR BY ATTORNEY April 26, 1932. H. H. MCKEE 1,855,920

1 BRANDING DEVICE INK FEED Filed Sept. l5, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 IIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIII sfzy J7. MSL/fee INVENTOR ATTORNEY mwwma Patented Apr.` 26, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HARRY H. MCKEE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASS-IGNOR TO SWIFT AND COMPANY, OF

' CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS BRAN DING DEVICE INK FEED Application 'led September 15, 1931. Serial No. 562,979.

The invention'relate's to marking apparatus, particularly adapted for applying an indication to a carcass, and provides an article which is easy of operation when in service.

The invention is directed to apparatus of the type embodying a rotary marker, a fount containing a marking fluid and a distributer for supplying the marking fluid to the marking elements.

The invention resides more particularly in the peculiar formation of the frame and the distributer which is detachably connected thereto. No claim is made herein to .the

method which constitutes the subject matter of my copending application, Serial No. 415,838, filed December 21, 1929,' for improvements in methods of marking meats.

For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof reference is to be had to the drawings hereto attached and the subjoined description in which corresponding parts are designated in the several views of the drawings and referred to in the specification by like reference characters.

In the drawings l Fig. 1 is a side view of a marker illustrative of an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 is a front view, the'handle being omitted. v

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional View showing more clearly the fount and the distributer associated therewith. l

Fig. 4 is an' elevational view of'the distributer and ,fastening .means associated therewith.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the parts illustrated in Fig. 4. y v

Fig. 6 is a rear view of the frame and rotary marker. V

Fig. 7 is a plan view of one marking element. v v

Fig. 8 is a front view of a marking elelnent.

The device includes a frame 1, handle 2, rotary marker 3 and distributer 4, the latter being detachably connected tothe frame. In the present instance the frame 1 is formed with a socket 5 in which the handle 2`is secured. A fork 6 receives the rotary marker 3 and as shown constitutes an integral art of the frame. A tubular extension 7 projects laterally from the frame 1 and constitutes the fount 4containing the marking Huid. The chamber 8 for holding the marking Huid is formed in the lateral extension 7 and partly within the frame 1 and is closed at its outer end by means of a plate 9 in which is formed an opening 10 which constitutes an outlet for the fluid. An opening is formed in a side of the frame and communicates with the chamber 8 and is normally closed by means of a plug 11 which is threaded therein. The marking fluid is supplied to the fount or chamber 8 through the opening which the plug 11 closes. The outer end of the tubular extension 7 is deflected downwardly at an obtuse angle and is recessed to receive a reduced 'portion 1 2 of the distributer 4, a packing 13 being disposed within the recess to insure a close fit between the distributer and fdunt. A lug 14 projects upwardly from the lateral extension 7 adjacent the outwardly and downwardly deflected end thereof and constitutes an abutment for a cam lever V15.

The distributer 4 constitutes a head to which is fitted a brush 16. A chamber 17 formed in the head 4 receives the brush 16. A small passage 18 leads from the chamber 17and registers with the outlet 10 to receive fluid from the fount and conduct the same to the brush. A iange 19 projects outwardly from the part 4 adjacent the reduced end 12 which is adapted to overlap the end of the tubular extension 7. A bail20 is fitted to opposite sides of the part 4 and the cam lever 15 is mounted thereon. When the distributer is placed in position it is held in place by means of the bail 20 and lever 15, the latter having its cam end abutting the lug 14. The lever 15 may be manipulated to d raw the part 4 close against the recessed outer end of the tubular extension 7 so as to obtain a close joint to prevent leakage.

The rotary marker consists of a wheel which is closed at its sides bymeans of plates 21. This wheel is mounted upon a-spindle 22 which is supported in the members of the fork 6. Marking elements are applied to the outer surface or peripheryof the wheel and consist of plates 23 and needles or like elements fitted thereto. The plates 23 are detachably connected to the wheel to admit of ready removal for any desired purpose. The needles 24 are arranged in accordance with the design mark or other matter constituting the indication to be applied to the carcass or other article to be branded. 1 The fount 8 is adapted to be supplied with the marking fluid through the opening which is normally closed by means of the plug 11. lVhen the device is held in upright position the marking fluid passes from the fount through the opening 10 and assage 18 to the chamber 17 and is applied) to the marker by means of the brush 16, as will be readily understood. In practice the device is run down the side of the carcass with the brush 16 directed toward the carcass. This results in the needles 24 nearest the brush 16 pene tratingthe carcass and insures an easier operation than if the apparatus were manipu lated with the brush 16 facing the operator.

What is claimed is:

1. A marker comprising a frame having an oflset extension in which is formed a.-

charnber constituting a fount to contain marking fluid, said chamber having an outlet and a recess in line with the outlet, and a distributer having a reduced portion snugly fitting the said recess and detachably connected to the offset extension.

2. A marker comprising a frame having a chambered ofi'set extension from which a lug projects, a distributer detachably fitted to said extension, a bail applied to the distributer and a lever mounted upon the bail and engageable with the lug to hold the distributer when placed in position.

3. A marker comprising a frame having a handle and provided with a fork, a rotary marker mounted in said fork, a fount project ing laterally from the frame, a distributer detachably fitted to the fount, a bail applied to the distributer and a lever mounted upon the bail and engageable with the ount to hold the distributer when placed in position.

4. A marking device of the character specified comprising a frame having a tubular extension projecting laterally therefrom With y its outer end deflected downwardly, said extension having an ofi'standing lug and having the chamber formed therein extending partly into the frame, a distributer detachably fitted to the deflected end of the lateral tubular extension, a bail carried by the distributer and a lever mounted upon the bail and engageable with the said lug.

5. Amarker comprising a frame including a socket and forkand having a latera1.tubu' lar extension with its outer end deflected downwardly and provided with an oli'standing lug, said frame having a portion chambered to register' with the chamber'of the lateral extension and provided with a filling opening, a plug closing the filling opening, a distributer having a reduced end fitted to the defiected end of the lateral extension, a

ber, 1931-.

HARRY H. MCKEE. 

